MITRE employees working as Senior Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 40 ratings. This is in line with the average of Senior Systems Engineer professionals at MITRE worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,606 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,472 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Systems Engineer at MITRE is $187,052 per year or $90 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $272,417 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $155,304 (25th percentile) and $228,538 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 115 salaries submitted by MITRE Senior Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $75 and $110 per hour.
Senior Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $12,942 and $19,045 monthly.